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Philosophy and Economics, Master of Arts (M.A.)

What academic qualifications do I need for this degree programme?
You need a degree (or completed course of studies) with an examination grade of “2.3” (converted German overall grade) or better in the bachelor’s programmes Economics, Philosophy & Economics, or International Economics & Development at the University of Bayreuth, or an equivalent degree.
When can I submit my online application?

Application period for non EU citizens

  • Winter Semester:     15 January to 15 July
  • Summer Semester:  start of studies not possible
Which documents do I need to submit during my online application?
  • Application form Master Philosophy and Economics
    this will be available as an Excel sheet on CAMPUSonline
  • Vorprüfungsdokumentation (VPD) uni-assist for an application for Universität Bayreuth
    Preliminary review documentation
    Deadline for submitting the VPD in the online application in CAMPUSonline: 15 July
    Please request your VPD via the uni-assist web portal as early as possible - but at the latest 6-8 weeks before the respective application deadline at the University of Bayreuth.
    Please enter your 7-digit uni-assist applicant number in the text field in CAMPUSonline.
    find out more
  • Curriculum Vitae
    Please download and fill out this template
  • Language certificate ENGLISCH level B2 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages) or Writing sample(s): 2 essays from your coursework or 1 thesis in English
    find out more
  • Passport
    please provide an electronic copy of your valid passport. If you do not have a German identification card, you may submit a copy of your temporary identification or your international passport.
  • Transcript of records BACHELOR (or for comparable degree) including subjects and grades - at least 150 ECTS points with a final grade corresponding to "2,3" or better on the German grading system
    original language + certified translation in German or English*
  • Two confidential academic references
    Your application must be accompanied by two letters of reference from academic referees. Please download the Confidential Academic Reference Form and forward it to your referees. And please do not forget to fill out Section G of the Application Form. Your application will not be processed until both referees have sent in their references. The form will be available in CAMPUSonline and all instructions are contained therein.

*Certified translation in German or English: only required if the document was not issued in German or English

If available or applicable, please also submit the following documents:
  • Degree certificate BACHELOR
    you may be enrolled on condition that you submit the certificate by the end of the first semester
    original language + certified translation in German or English*
  • Evidence of special qualifications or additional professional qualifications
    e.g. vocational training, internships, stays abroad, recommendation letter
  • List of modules for which no evidence of performance exists yet
    only required if your studies have not yet been completed
  • Request for disadvantage compensation
    If you are unable to take an aptitude test in whole or in part in the intended form due to a prolonged or permanent disability, an application for disadvantage compensation can be made. Proof of the examination disability must be provided in the form of a medical certificate, which can be uploaded here.
  • Short description of special qualifications or additional professional qualifications
  • Admission from the University of Bayreuth for this course of study from a previous semester (and possibly a letter of requirements)
    only to be uploaded by applicants who already got an admission letter from the UBT for the respective master's programme in a previous semester, but did not manage to start their studies

We may require additional documents depending on your educational background and your country of origin:

Do you already hold a bachelor's degree?Hide

Then please submit your degree certificate original language + certified translation in German or English*:

  • Degree certificate BACHELOR
Have you already studied a master's programme?Hide

Then please submit your master's transcript, the relevant grading scale and (if applicable) your master's certificate in original language + certified translation in German or English*:

  • Transcript of Records MASTER (or other degree) including subjects and grades
  • Grading Scale MASTER or other degree with maximum grade and minimum final grade required to be awarded the degree – not for passing individual courses
  • If applicable: Degree certificate MASTER
Documents regarding the academic entry requirementsHide

If applicable you can submit these additional documents:

  • Language certificate GERMAN level A1 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages)
    can be obtained during the first year of the programme
    find out more
  • List of modules for which no evidence of performance exists yet
    only required if your studies have not yet been completed
  • Request for disadvantage compensation
    If you are unable to take an aptitude test in whole or in part in the intended form due to a prolonged or permanent disability, an application for disadvantage compensation can be made. Proof of the examination disability must be provided in the form of a medical certificate, which can be uploaded here.
  • Admission from the University of Bayreuth for this course of study from a previous semester (and possibly
    a letter of requirements)
    only to be uploaded by applicants who already got an admission letter from the UBT for the respective master's programme in a previous semester, but did not manage to start their studies
Have you attended a Studienkolleg in Germany?Hide

Then please submit the Studienkolleg certificate (Feststellungsprüfung). We do not consider any interim reports of the Studienkolleg.

  • Studienkolleg certificate
Additional country-specific documentsHide

Depending on the country of your previous educational background, you may need to submit additional documents.

All set?

Then you are ready to start the online application in our application portal CAMPUSonline.   

In our step-by-step guide for the online application in CAMPUSonline you will find helpful information on the topics:

  • Creating a basic account
  • Submitting an online application in CAMPUSonline
  • Checking the online application status
  • Subsequent submission of documents
  • Checking your admission result

You do not need to submit any paper documents by post for the application.

Glossary for application and enrolment documents
On this page you will find information about the documents you need to apply to the University of Bayreuth. We will show you what is behind the individual designations, where you can get the documents from, and in what form you need to submit them.

Do you have questions or need assistance?
A list of contact persons for international applicants can be found here.


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